Rheumatology 14 - Behcet's Disease Flashcards
1
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define Behcet’s and key features
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complex inflammatory condition assoc with HLA B51, very variable
oral and genital ulcers
2
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DDx of mouth ulcers
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normal squamous cell ca herpes simplex hand, foot+ mouth disease (kids) IBD rheum arth, SLE folate deficient
3
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general features of Behcet’s disease
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3 severe mouth ulcer /yr kissing ulcers on genitals red halo around ulcers skin rashes eye signs arthralgia GI ulceration CNS probs vein thrombosis pulmonary artery aneurysms (can rupture + be fatal)
4
Q
investigating Behcets
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pathergy test
subcut abrasion
check wheal in 48 hrs , see if 5mm+
5
Q
management of Behcets
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steroids
colchicine
ISupp
relapsing remitting
